Susan Swenson's passion for developmental disability programs began 15 years ago with the birth of her son Charlie, who has muscular dystrophy. "Because I love my son I'm in this field," Swenson said....

Every time a toilet in Milwaukee flushes, the University's lawns get a little greener. An organic fertilizer made from sewage water is getting its first trial at the University this spring and summer....

STEAMWOOD, Ill. (AP) -- A jubilant retired couple from this northwestern Chicago suburb claimed Thursday they had the winning $195 million Powerball lottery ticket, and were buying drinks for the house...

For Howard Person, farm sales and foreclosures are increasingly common occurrences in his northwest Minnesota jurisdiction. Five years of faltering incomes stemming from poor crops have virtually paralyzed...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Micro Corp. asked a federal judge Thursday to delay for at least seven months the government's demand to make immediate changes to Windows 98, which goes on sale June 25. "We obviously...

NEW DELHI, India (AP) -- India accused Pakistan on Thursday of firing artillery, mortars and guns across their border to cover up the movement of militants into India's Kashmir province. Pakistan denied...

Those with gripes about the University's budget often complain to their friends and co-workers. However, Thursday they can air their grievances with the Board of Regents. Regents will hold an open forum...

Admit it, we all came to the University to improve our life prospects. Having some sort of income is a crucial component to our happiness whether we like it or not. That said, we all know how important...

MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia's prime minister pledged Thursday to quickly resolve a growing miners' strike -- but warned that the government could not keep subsidizing mines that are losing money and falling...

Gophers first baseman Robb Quinlan was named a Louisville Slugger third-team All-American on Thursday, and shortstop Rick Brosseau was named honorable mention on the freshman team. Quinlan leads the Big...